Online Resources
ONLINE RESOURCES
COVID-19 Resources
For producers, farm markets, pick-your-own, farm stores and more.
https://portal.ct.gov/doag-covid
Connecticut Farm Bureau
For farm business, PA 490 workshops, and useful downloadable publications on issues important to the farming community.
The Working Lands Alliance (WLA)
A broad-based statewide coalition that, through “fierce cooperation,” champions policy and education initiatives to protect Connecticut’s productive farmland and advance agricultural viability.
CT Department of Agriculture Publications and Reports
http://www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=3260&q=400380&doagNav=|
The CT Farmlink Program
The CT Farmlink program provides a place for farm owners and farm seekers to list their properties. There are also resources for new farmers and links to information on estate planning, and more!
http://www.farmlink.uconn.edu/
New England Farmland Finder
An easy-to-use online searchable database for farm seekers and farm owners across New England (managed by Land for Good).
http://newenglandfarmlandfinder.org/
eOrganic Webinars
Register for upcoming webinars or browse an extensive archive of past webinars in chronological order. Click here.
USDA Growing Opportunity, A Guide to USDA Sustainable Farming Programs (Jan. 2017)
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS):
- Resources for new farmers: New Farmer portal
- Soil health, conservation planning, & cover crop resources: Soil Health portal
USDA Farm Service Agency (https://www.fsa.usda.gov/)
Online services for eLDP, eARC.PLC, FSAfarm+, Hay Net and TIP net, Systems Development & Life Cycle
Solid Ground Farmer Trainings (UCONN)
Videos, fact sheets, CSA set-up info, and more, click here
New Farmer Bucket List (UCONN):
Key Resources for New and Beginning Farmers in Connecticut. Collaboratively compiled by CT’s top agriculture service providers.
Click here.
CT NOFA
Resources for organic farmers and gardeners at http://ctnofa.org
National Young Farmers Coalition (http://www.youngfarmers.org/)
NYFC represents, mobilizes, and engages young farmers to ensure their success.